Since the 2023 edition, the tournament has been limited to under-23 teams, plus up to three overage players for each squad.

[1][2] The following table gives an overview of medal winners in football at the Arab Games.

^n/b Arab Games held in 5 cities (Algiers, Oran, Constantine, Annaba and Tipaza).

^w/o withdrew In this ranking 3 points are awarded for a win, 1 for a draw and 0 for a loss.

As per statistical convention in football, matches decided in extra time are counted as wins and losses, while matches decided by penalty shoot-outs are counted as draws.